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Jerry - as a SHU fan, how concerned do you think SHU fans should be that Canty didn't even include us in his final 3? I have confidence in the staff with regards to every almost every other aspect (X's and O's, a program that fans can be proud of, playing hard, etc) but recruiting has been less than stellar. I realize that the staff has not been at SHU for very long, but seems as though we've seen this before.

It's a concern, because there is no obvious point guard successor to Jordan Theodore, and you can't compete in the Big East without serviceable point guard play. It also hurts SHU from a perception standpoint and puts even more pressure on the staff to land Kyle Anderson. Two weeks ago it looked like the Pirates were sitting pretty with MoMo Jones and Canty. Now they have neither.

Now that SHU is back in the mix (was he ever out? Maybe Adam Z was misinformed?), lets hope SHU plays to the kid's quote of, "I don't want to be anyone's 2nd option." Clearly SHU wants this kid as their no. 1 option. It's a great set up for him too, as he seems to like (and respect) SHU's own Sha, and will get the keys to the court for 4 years. Additionally, we have a decent shot at Kyle Anderson which means we'll be able to compete.

SHU will land a good starting point guard - I can't remember a time when we haven't had a good PG - and I certainly hope Canty is next in line after JT.

HallBall, I don't think SHU is back in the mix. It's pretty clear Canty cut them, then added them back on as a favor. The chances that he accidentally left SHU off his list when he spoke to Zags and other media over the weekend are extremely slim. Anything can happen in recruiting, but Canty looks like a longshot at best for the Hall now.

You are right that SHU always manages to find a competent or very good point guard, but that long streak appears to be in jeopardy.

Oh man, that's a gut shot to hear (again). Frankly, I don't see how that is a "favor" -- I'd prefer to get kicked in the barnacles one time, not twice.

I just can't comprehend how a local Big East school (who plays in the Prudential Center) can't land a stud PG -- especially with JT gone and nothing but playing time available.

Maybe I'm wrong about the state of affairs at Rutgers when Freddy Hill got the boot ("resigned"), but I was under the impression that both programs were a bit of a mess. Remind me, how has Rice been able to out recruit Willard and Co. to such a large degree?

Simple Mike Rice has the it factor and so does Steve Lavin, Kevin Willard does not come off as cool to these elite H.S. basketball recruits

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Jerry Carino has covered sports for the Gannett New Jersey newspapers since 1996 and has been on the college basketball beat since 2003. A native of Old Bridge, he also teaches journalism at Kean University.Email Jerry.